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SM5 is 9.380 square kilometres, contains 172 business and has a population of 38,682 meaning it is a busy area.
Commercial waste is produced by commercial entities whilst conducting trade activities on a company premises such as offices, shops, catering establishments and wholesalers, so in SM5 it is the legal responsibility of 172 businesses to ensure all of their commercial waste is handled and disposed of correctly.
With 172 active businesses all having an impact on the way SM5’s commercial waste is treated, it is important that all commercial business in SM5 comply with the Duty of Care legislation, this shows how commercial waste should be stored, transported, disposed of, and recorded.

Whilst running and maintaining a business in SM5, having to put thought into what you are going to do with your waste can be a burden, our commercial waste services in SM5 can help you, we ensure our commercial waste collection and commercial waste disposal services add value to your business, as well as the environment.

Below is the type of commercial waste services we offer in SM5 as part of our waste management offerings:

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- Waste Recycling

- Confidential Waste

- Electronic Waste

- Hazardous Waste

- Commercial Property Clearance

- Fly Tip Clearance

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In SM5 how is commercial waste managed?

In any area there are a range of authorities and commercial waste companies set up to carry out waste management activities, in SM5 it is Veolia ES UK to deal with waste more efficiently on behalf of the council, however because the cost vs the service levels are more effectively spent with a private operator most choose to turn to a private commercial waste company.

Work needs to be done as a recycling rate of 44.21%, which is relatively low, other European areas, we should be aiming to get to 60%+. Sending 55.79% of waste to landfill needs improving, whilst £852,655.32 is a substantial amount for the local authorities in SM5 to spend on public waste management annually, however if divided by 38,682; the population of SM5 then it is only £22 per individual, which considering we need to improve could more money be allocated to public waste processing?

Commercial waste is classified as such when any commercial entity generates waste from commercial activities. Whether you have an office in SM5 that needs to discard paper documents, redundant furniture cleared, or your coffee shop needs to dispose of plastic waste, you fall into the commercial waste category.

Commercial waste also applies to any business waste produced from a home-based company.
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When a company disposes of commercial waste what legislation do I need to comply with?

Your duty of care is included in the Environment Protection Act 1990, section 34.
This is the legislation that manages waste disposal amongst other environmental considerations, you have a ‘Duty of Care’ for the waste you generate and it includes:

- To ensure that the commercial waste collection providers are licensed
- Containing the waste within your control as much as possible
- Storing your commercial waste safely and securely (this is one of the reasons why you need to register for a commercial waste bin)
- Preventing your commercial waste from causing any harm to people and the environment
- Having a waste transfer note if you plan to pass the waste on to another company

Sorting and storing your commercial waste in SM5 is essential as this helps to ensure that hazardous materials do not contaminate non-hazardous materials and it will also make commercial waste collecting and disposal a lot easier for you and the company you work with.

Each time your commercial waste is collected and removed by a licensed waste carrier; it is important to complete a waste transfer note. The note should have information regarding the type of commercial waste to ensure it is being handled and disposed of correctly. The information you need to include in your waste transfer note is as follows.

- What commercial waste is, its type, and its weight
- How the waste is stored
- The place and time of commercial waste collection and transport

All copies of waste transfer notes will need to be kept for at least 2 years. You need to be able to produce the notes if the Environment Agency or your local council requests them from you.
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What is the amount of commercial waste produced in SM5?

SM5’s commercial and industrial (C&I) sectors generated approximately 16,048 tonnes of waste, in comparison to 5 million tonnes produced in London and its surrounding areas
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How do I choose the right contractor for my commercial waste collection in SM5?

If you are considering using a commercial waste disposal company in SM5 to carry out commercial waste services, then you are legally obligated to ensure that they dispose of your waste responsibly.
Working with an unlicensed waste carrier can result in a hefty fine of up to £10,000 and even a criminal conviction and SM5 sees 284 incidents of fly tipping a year so the importance of choosing a good contractor is paramount.
It will be good to make sure that the contractor:

- Are licensed by the environment agency
- Are accredited by industry organisations, such as Safe-Contractor and CHAS
- Perform their work under an approved Health & Safety management system
- Provides you with all necessary documents, including a waste transfer note and a consignment note (if you dispose of hazardous waste).
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What are the risks involved with commercial waste management?

There are a range of risks involved when managing commercial waste, mainly because a lot of the waste considered is either hazardous or ‘unusual’.

Commercial waste disposal has a significant impact on the environment in SM5 as it is quite a built-up area, with 172 active businesses all having an impact on the way SM5’s commercial waste is treated.

Everyone that operates within the waste hierarchy, will need to manage its risks to ensure we get it right.
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What you need to know about SM5

SM5

In SM5 we cover the following areas: -

  • Population Size 38,682
  • Active Businesses 172
  • Waste Collected (tonnes)16,221
  • Tonnes of Waste Recycled or Reused 7,171

How much waste do we produce in SM5?

Last year in this Post Code area, 38,682 residents and 172 businesses produced 16,221 tonnes of waste.

SM5 is made up of 3 areas;

Place
Total Waste produced (tonnes)
St Helier
5,272
Stonecot Hill
5,110
Hackbridge
5,596


Assigned to a specific area it was the important responsibility of Veolia ES UK to deal with waste more efficiently on behalf of the council to manage waste in the area more efficiently to importantly collect both the segregated and mixed waste produced and to dispose of it either by recycling, reuse or landfill
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In SM5 what recycling rates does the council achieve?

Last year SM5 managed to recycle or reuse 7,171 tonnes of waste (44.21%) against 9,050 (55.79%).

More specifically is made up of 3 areas which achieved all different waste mangement results.

Place
Recyeling rate (tonnes)
Avarge/Normal Landfill Rate (tonnes)
St Helier
2,331 (44.21%)
2,941 (55.79%)
Stonecot Hill
2,259 (44.21%)
2,851 (55.79%)
Hackbridge
2,474 (44.21%)
3,122 (55.79%)
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How much did local councils in SM5 spend on waste management?

Last year local councils in SM5 spent £852,655.32 on waste management activities including collection, transport and treatment of household and business waste.

More specifically is made up of 3 places which spent different amounts on waste management activities.

Place
Amount spent on waste management
St Helier
£277,112.98
Stonecot Hill
£268,586.43
Hackbridge
£294,166.09
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How many residents and active businesses are there in SM5?

On record for last year SM5 had 38,682 residents and 172 active businesses.

is made up of 3 which all varied in the number of residents as well as the number of active businesses

Place
Residents
Active businesses
St Helier
12,572
56
Stonecot Hill
12,185
54
Hackbridge
13,345
59
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How else did SM5 impact the environment last year?

In SM5 we cover the following areas: - which is made up of 52.52 hectares of greenbelt consumed energy from both domestic and commercial activities, more specifically had 284 fly tip incidents accompanied by 32 fly tip penalties.

More specifically each Place performed differently as you can see below:

Place
Fly Tip Incidents
Fly Tip Penalties
St Helier
92
10
Stonecot Hill
90
10
Hackbridge
98
11
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